What would helen do?

May 27, 2013

Monday 5/27/13 Memorial Day Parade & mini BBQ

Monday 5/27/13

Today we got up early & headed over to the
Ivyland Borough Memorial Day Parade.

Chester & Weasel waiting for the exciting parade

Neighbor Deb with her dog Sandy

Here comes the parade!

The War re-enactors
~followed by the HS band

Dog parader

friend Dave 🙂

Chester, Me & Weasel

this pup was too tired to walk so he got a carry

the new park in the Borough

saluting the flag

we had a mini BBQ — nothing big & exciting.
it was nice.

remember these things on Memorial Day

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“Memorial Day is especially important as we are reminded almost daily of the great sacrifices that the men and women of the Armed Services make to defend our way of life.”

~Robin Hayes

May 27, 2013

Sunday May 26th 2013 Biking & Taco Suave

Sunday May 26th 2013

Wakes up. Is happy for no reason!

Today we biked from Bulls Island, NJ
we had a good group of us!

cool picture of a Blue Heron

We never tire of the beautiful scenery we get to see
while biking in Hunterdon & Bucks County

Waiting after the rest stop……

33.4 miles today – yippee!!

a memorial day weekend mani/pedi.
overdue…..

After biking, friend Michael W. Came over
& we tried a couple beers.

“Après-Biking”

Full Sail was hands down one of my very favorites!!

to see a line-up of the others we tried
click this link :

http://wp.me/p3iSLc-2Q

I loved their little tag line on their Bottle:

Specialists in the
Liquid Refreshments Arts
since 1987

Michael W & Michael entering Taco Suave
where you get a show with your meal!

WHAT was that???

Shrimp, cactus, calamari, rice, beans & MORE!

The Taco sauce they didn’t have……
inside story – ask & you shall receive!

oops

Michael W got a burrito the size of a newborn baby.
AND he ate the WHOLE thing!!

combo for me, mmmmmm!

Courage is when you’re afraid,
but you keep on moving anyway…..

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“If it is important to you, you will find a way.
If not, you’ll find an excuse.”

May 27, 2013

Saturday May 25th 2013 Fred’s private breakfast club and mulching/gardening

Saturday May 25th 2013

We wanted to bike today but it was TOO WINDY.
Instead we went to New Hope & had breakfast
at Fred’s private breakfast club!
We took Weasel & Chester with us so we could
take a walk with them after we ate.
I have sales calls in New Hope on Thursday
& I wanted to do some reconnaissance.

Weasel using Mayor Bob’s mug!

Chester using Mayor Bob’s mug!

Me using my own mug!!
Who wants to go with me to Fred’s next time??

Fred’s was PACKED and we didn’t hear them calling
our name so we kind of had to wait even longer!!

They have a new bakery & eveything LOOKS yummy!

We were planning on getting the mini key lime pies
but forgot 😦

A new restaurant going in on Main street.
Does anyone know anything about it???

Does anyone need a job?? They’re hiring!

brother Raymond made this sign for the Playhouse –
pretty cool, right??

everyone thinks this at some point, right???
so true……

Chester next to New Hope Giraffe

Today was MULCH day.
I volunteered to help Michael.
Figured it was good exercise!

BEFORE

AFTER

“When it comes time to die, let us not discover that we have never lived. ”

Henry David Thoreau

May 26, 2013

Friday 5.24.13 Wine class, Staples, Publick House

Friday 5.24.13

Today I had Wine School
~one good thing about our business is:
there is ALWAYS more to learn!!

Valle Reale Cerauoslo Rosato 2012

This was one of my favorites (of the 12) we tasted today.
“We spit, so you can swallow…….”

Here is a list of all of the wines with my commentary!

check out this link:
http://wp.me/p3iSLc-2B

We watch the presenters on the TV –
it is shown at all the offices.

My FAVORITEST section at Staples…..
the post-it notes section 🙂

dinner with Michael at the Publick House tonight.
We haven’t been here in a long time bc there
was a bridge out & we had to go the long
way to get there.
I got some info on the owner – MAYBE
I can do some business with them??

I ate some Shrimp Empanadas – they were GOOD!

Every have THIS?? Patron “XO Café” Coffee

Patron “XO Café” Coffee Liqueur combines Patron Silver Tequila with coffee to create a slightly sweet, full-bodied liqueur for tequila and coffee lovers alike.

after dinner we stopped at neighbors Chris & Melanie.
We had a former neighbor in for a visit.

Silly us…. we should have gotten a picture of HIM!!!

next time…..

We did open this yummy Petite Sirah — it’s GOOD.
AND….. has a FUN label 🙂

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“Every opportunity for advancement starts out difficult. That’s normal.
Do your best to learn what you need to know.”

~Pete McManus

May 25, 2013

Thursday 5/23/13 gym, work, bread & Beer School

Thursday 5/23/13

YAY – I got to go to the gym!!!
Can you see neighbor Deb??

Worked from home today – this is my “office”.
Wonder how much of this can be a tax write-off?

Michael brought home
the famous bread & hot sauce
from Pastabilities in Syracuse, NY

http://pastabilities.com

Thursday night Beer school has begun!!

friends Jim, Dean, ME (guess what?) & neighbor Deb

BE silly, honest & kind!

12 beers tonight — this was one of my Favorites 🙂

Here is the Line-up: (with ★ ratings)

http://wp.me/p3iSLc-2l

I LIKE HOPPY BEER

Lots of Learning was had tonight…..

Big & Little….

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What is the difference between
an obstacle and an opportunity?
Our attitude toward it.
Every opportunity has a difficulty,
and every difficulty has an opportunity.”

―J. Sidlow Baxter

May 23, 2013

Wednesday 5/22/13 FREE KITTEN, kc prime, pourhouse Part 2…..

something weird is going on with WordPress & it keeps cutting off my last few pictures ….. here is the free kitten part — hoping it works!

Does anyone need a kitten?
My co-worker found this kitty
& she needs to find her a home.

“She is well behaved. Litter box trained.
Curious but not destructive
and is already a tiny lap cat.”

neighbor Deb & I went back to KC Prime
bc I loved their food & I wanted to visit my account

tonight we got this tasty treat:

Truffled KC Fries
Maytag bleu cheese

afterwards I stopped at the Pour House in Jamison
to talk to my friend John who is also in the Wine business.
We were comparing notes! I got some good information!

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Those who think
they have not time for bodily exercise
will sooner or later
have to find time for illness.

– Edward Stanley

May 23, 2013